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Permalink Reply by Jag1 on March 11, 2011 at 2:00pm

Your basal rate is likely too high. If you went low even after not bolusing for a meal this is the only likely conclusion. Could be because of the extra exercise, being in overall better condition, change in weather - whatever. Try lowering your basal and see if it improves.

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Permalink Reply by still_young_at_heart on March 11, 2011 at 2:21pm

I agree with Jag. The first step is cutting back on your basal. A 4.0 (72) is a pretty tight waking number so you certainly have some room to loosen up.

Maurie

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Permalink Reply by Marps on March 11, 2011 at 2:55pm

Have you lost any weight? If so, your basal needs could very likely go down. Your carb ratios would likely go down too.

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Permalink Reply by Blain on March 11, 2011 at 3:16pm

Good point Marps and especially because of the walking, this would make sense.

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Permalink Reply by MissKitka on March 12, 2011 at 4:19pm

Kaffy Jay,
I agree with most here to reduce bolus but also to eat more protein. This energy will stay with you much longer. I eat super low carbs and could never make it through a day any other way.
Don

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Permalink Reply by Desdemona on March 12, 2011 at 4:20pm

I've been in your shoes. I actually still suffer many lows in a day, however that is due to pregnancy :)

It's worth scaling it back 0.05 on your basal just to see. Do that for 2-3 days and see if that helps.

Have you changed anything in your diet recently? Like maybe stopped drinking coffee? Any new/stopped medications? Might sound far-out, but have you changed your insulin spot to a new area that you really have not used before?

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Permalink Reply by kestrel on March 12, 2011 at 5:03pm

Ditto re basal. Also, did you just get your period?

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